Dental radiology

The topic of this bachelor thesis is ?Dental Radiology.? The aim of this thesis is to create a summary about dental diagnoses and evaluate the benefits of modern imaging methods in dentistry. The work is to familiarize students with conventional as well as modern methods and technologies in dentistry. Furthermore, to introduce different types of examinations and indications to given examinations which are done in the field. Radiation protection in dental radiological examinations is also described in this thesis. The radiology assistant may independently run the radiology department. In this thesis we find conditions needed for independent operation. The hypothesis of this thesis was formulated as follows: intraoral X-rays are still the most widespread group of examinations in the area of imaging technologies in dentistry. Information, which this thesis provides, especially concerning a number of intraoral and panoramic devices used in the Czech Republic in the years from 2002 to 2011. Data of the devices is supplemented with the number of dental CT devices which have been appearing in Czech dental surgeries since 2007. Figures of panoramatic, intraoral and extraoral performances are given further. The obtained individual data has been compared and for clarification put into charts in the ?Results? part. The obtained information is evaluated and views on the matter given in the ?Discussion? part. All the information regarding this matter is summarized at the end of this thesis. Objectives of the work have been met and the hypothesis confirmed. Contribution of the work in practice is clarification of dental diagnosis for radiology assistants, including information about frequency of devices and performances of given examinations in the Czech Republic. This thesis is supplemented with a tutorial CD which may serve as a learning tool for students in the field of Radiology assistants